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In this educational video, experts from Cincinnati Children’s Pancreas Care Center discuss the complexities of diagnosing and managing chronic pancreatitis. Dr. Maisam Abu-El-Haija and Dr. Andrew Trout cover the condition’s impact on pancreatic function, imaging techniques, genetic testing, and treatment options.
Key Topics:
- What is Chronic Pancreatitis? A progressive inflammatory condition leading to fibrosis, loss of pancreatic function, and complications like diabetes and malnutrition.
- Diagnosis: The role of imaging (MRI, CT) and genetic testing in identifying and understanding the disease.
- Treatment Strategies: From nutritional management and pancreatic enzyme replacement to endoscopic therapy and a multidisciplinary approach to pain management.
- Pain Management: A stepwise approach involving pain speci ...
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